Reuben Bratwurst Burgers

Ingredients

8

bratwurst burger patties (4 to 6 oz each)

8

rye burger buns, split

8

slices (1 oz each) Swiss cheese

1

jar (16 oz) sauerkraut, drained, rinsed

1/2

cup Thousand Island dressing

Directions

1Heat gas or charcoal grill. When grill is heated, place bratwurst patties on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals; cover grill. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until patties are no longer pink in center.

2Place buns, cut sides down, on grill and top each bratwurst patty with slice of cheese; cook about 1 minute or until buns are toasted and cheese is melted.

3In medium microwavable bowl, microwave sauerkraut on High 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in dressing.

4Top bottom half of each bun with bratwurst patty and about 1/4 cup sauerkraut mixture. Cover with top halves of buns.

Exchanges:

Carbohydrate Choices:

1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Recipe Step Photos

1Heat gas or charcoal grill. When grill is heated, place bratwurst patties on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals; cover grill. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until patties are no longer pink in center.

2Place buns, cut sides down, on grill and top each bratwurst patty with slice of cheese; cook about 1 minute or until buns are toasted and cheese is melted.

3In medium microwavable bowl, microwave sauerkraut on High 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in dressing.

4Top bottom half of each bun with bratwurst patty and about 1/4 cup sauerkraut mixture. Cover with top halves of buns.